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Description: The outstanding Iranian player, who obtained 145 international caps with his National Team, has entered the symbolic but exclusive circle of players with a Century of Caps. He also scored 109 international goals for his National Team, entering the symbolic but exclusive circle of players with Two Score Goals for his national team. All matches... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: The outstanding Iranian player, who obtained 145 international caps with his National Team, has entered the symbolic but exclusive circle of players with a Century of Caps. He also scored 109 international goals for his National Team, entering the symbolic but exclusive circle of players with Two Score Goals for his national team. All matches are friendlies unless stated otherwise. Today Ali Daei has joined the exclusive circle of players with a century of caps. In a November 28, 2003 Asian Cup qualifier in Tehran against Lebanon, he scored his 85th international goal, elevating him past Hungarian legend Ferenc Pusk¨¢s to top the all-time list of scorers in international matches (among men; he trails women's leader Mia Hamm by over 50 goals). On November 17, 2004, he scored four goals against Laos in a World Cup qualifier, giving him 102 goals and making him the first male player to score 100 goals in international play. As of March 2006, he has 145 caps for Iran, ranked among the top 10 of world's most capped players. Ali Daei has achieved legendary status in Iran's football for his exceptional achievements at home and abroad. The first ever Asian player to play and score in the European Championship league with Hertha Berlin. Asian Footballer of the year 2000, record holder of appearances for the national team, record holder of most number of goals scored in Team Melli history and World Top scorer in 1996. A late starter in football after his graduation from the university, Daei was spotted playing for Taxirani by Perspolis scouts. His terrific goal scoring record made him an obvious choice for the national team and he eventually made his debut as a substitute against Pakistan in June 93. His skills in the air is his strongest attribute, He is also a sharp player and his assists and timely passes has increased his stature with Team Melli coaches. Perhaps the most famous football of Iran , recognizable everywhere he travels, Daei achieved immortal fame by scoring the most international goal surpassing legends such as Pele and Puskas Although Daei is at the twilight of his career, he is still considered a regular starter for the team with experience and leadership quality that is regarded to be one of a kind in Iran's football.